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When and why did the British custom of driving on the left side of the road begin?
Britons have always used the left hand side of the road, but it only became law in 1835. The custom pre-dates cars and goes back to the days when many people went on horseback and carried swords. Since most people were right-handed, travelling on the left hand side of the road made more sense from a swordsman's point of view. The first serious use of the right hand side came about in France in the 1700s. This French custom gradually spread throughout Europe as Napoleon conquered more and more of it. Prior to the American revolution, most people in the USA used the left hand side of the road, but after 1776 the right hand side was used in order to distance the US from its British origins. Currently most European and American countries use the right hand side of the road, but countries with a strong British influence, such as India, Australia and many African countries drive on the left. In Japan, drivers use the left side and all Japanese cars for the domestic market must have right-hand drive.
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What is driving in Egypt like?
the same as driving in the States. Except, the cars are set up to on the right instead of the left for driving. So, you will drive on the left side of the road instead of the right.
The Boers left Cape Colony to begin what two states?
The Boers left Cape Colony to begin the Orange Free State and Transvaal.
How has the British culture left it's mark on the world?
British culture has left its mark on the world through the English language, the Industrial Revolution, and its music.
When did British left India?
August 14, 1947
How did they react to Caesar giving the rome citizens money in his will?
It was expected. It was the custom for very wealthy men to leave something to the people of Rome, especially politicians. This was called a "congiarium". Some left buildings, such as temples or porticoes, others left parks or gardens and emperors always left cash to the army.It was expected. It was the custom for very wealthy men to leave something to the people of Rome, especially politicians. This was called a "congiarium". Some left buildings, such as temples or porticoes, others left parks or gardens and emperors always left cash to the army.It was expected. It was the custom for very wealthy men to leave something to the people of Rome, especially politicians. This was called a "congiarium". Some left buildings, such as temples or porticoes, others left parks or gardens and emperors always left cash to the army.It was expected. It was the custom for very wealthy men to leave something to the people of Rome, especially politicians. This was called a "congiarium". Some left buildings, such as temples or porticoes, others left parks or gardens and emperors always left cash to the army.It was expected. It was the custom for very wealthy men to leave something to the people of Rome, especially politicians. This was called a "congiarium". Some left buildings, such as temples or porticoes, others left parks or gardens and emperors always left cash to the army.It was expected. It was the custom for very wealthy men to leave something to the people of Rome, especially politicians. This was called a "congiarium". Some left buildings, such as temples or porticoes, others left parks or gardens and emperors always left cash to the army.It was expected. It was the custom for very wealthy men to leave something to the people of Rome, especially politicians. This was called a "congiarium". Some left buildings, such as temples or porticoes, others left parks or gardens and emperors always left cash to the army.It was expected. It was the custom for very wealthy men to leave something to the people of Rome, especially politicians. This was called a "congiarium". Some left buildings, such as temples or porticoes, others left parks or gardens and emperors always left cash to the army.It was expected. It was the custom for very wealthy men to leave something to the people of Rome, especially politicians. This was called a "congiarium". Some left buildings, such as temples or porticoes, others left parks or gardens and emperors always left cash to the army.
Why is the driver's side on the left in America?
They have to be different. Because the British were driving on the left
What side of the road do kenyans drive on?
Kenya follows the British system of driving on the left side of the road.
What two South American countries have left hand driving?
Suriname and Guyana are the only two countries on mainland South America with driving on the left. Guyana inherited the practice as a British colony. The Netherlands converted to driving on the right at the end of the 18th century. But the former Dutch colony of Suriname has kept the practice of driving on the left.
What year did Nigeria change from right hand driving to left hand driving?
Nigeria changed to left hand driving on April 2, 1972.
Why does UK drive on the left?
In the days of the knights, horsemen would stay to the left so that they could carry their weapons in their right hand and be prepared for battle. The practice continued, since the British, like many cultures, tend to resist change. The whole world used to drive on the left (even Mediæval knights rode on the left at tournaments) and I think it was Napoleon who hated the British and decided that France would drive on the right. As his armies poured across Europe they took driving on the right with them.
Can you drive with you left foot?
Define "driving with your left foot."
While driving the vehicle pulls heavily to the left or right?
* While driving, the vehicle pulls heavily to the left or right
What is driving in Egypt like?
the same as driving in the States. Except, the cars are set up to on the right instead of the left for driving. So, you will drive on the left side of the road instead of the right.
The Boers left Cape Colony to begin what two states?
The Boers left Cape Colony to begin the Orange Free State and Transvaal.
How do you strip a custom lion 22 air rifle?
Best left to a professional.
If you are making a left turn you must begin?
with turning the left signal light on.
What is the action replay code for making custom Pokemon on diamond?
Up Down Left Left B A B A Right Right
